Botany and Ormiston Times : Howick and Botany Times Wednesday August 27 2014

Contents

Your guide to renovating and building
Your guide to renovating and building
DESIGN & BUILD
www.times.co.nz
Design & Build – Times Newspapers Supplement, August 2014 — 17
visit our showroom located at
29b Ben Lomond Cr, Pakuranga
e. sales@amazinginteriors.co .nz
w. www.amazinginteriors.co.nz
p.095768190m.021669931
amazing interiors
concepts and furnishings for
interior design
inspiring spaces
creating stylish homes that sell quicker
We offer interior design and home
staging services for both domestic
and commercial environments.
Allow us to recreate an inviting and
sophisticated atmosphere in your
home, B&B or hotel. Give us a call
or visit our showroom and let the
creative process begin.
126178
A QUALITY LIFESTYLE AT PRICES YOU CAN LIVE WITH
PH: (09) 263 0145 | 132E Cavendish Drive, Manukau City | www.bathandtile.co .nz
126707
WHETHER building a new
home or renovating an
existing one, the addition
of solar power is a simple
task, but one that pays huge
dividends, as SolarKing’s
growing list of satisfied
customers will testify.
“Reports of bills dropping
to just $30 a month are
no exaggeration, with the
savings quickly paying for the
system’s capital outlay,” says
SolarKing Managing Director
Roy Maddox.
“As solar gains momentum,
more and more of our
customers are coming back
to us delighted with the
much greater than anticipated
savings they are making on
every power bill.”
In simple terms, solar power
generates energy from the
sun. Solar panels on the roof
convert the sun’s energy into
power that is fed into the
home’s power board for use
throughout the day. Even on
a cloudy or wintry day, a solar
power system will continue to
convert the sun’s energy.
If energy generated by the
solar system has been used
up, the system will revert
to drawing power from
the national grid via power
companies. However, if the
power generated is more than
your usage, this goes down
the lines back to the power
company and they will credit
your power account. Different
power companies buy back
power at differing rates, so it
pays to look at all the options.
Using power in ways that
make the most of the sun’s
energy generation, such as
doing all the washing during
the day, will make even better
savings across the board.
In fact, that is one of the
reasons solar power systems
are so good for places such
as schools, pre-schools, day
stay units and hospices,
where the major demand for
power is throughout the day.
In effect, a capital payback of
the cost of a solar system in
around six years would be the
norm, equating to a real return
on investments of around
14-16% per annum. And at
the end of that time frame,
all power savings made are
money in the bank.
Another great benefit of solar
for any new home builder is
it is ideal for some of life’s
luxuries such as a pool or
spa, as again, the heaviest
demand for power from these
sorts of devices is during the
day. Pools, spas and similar
can be very power hungry
but solar quickly counters
the downsides of this heavy
additional use.
Of course, the modern
home is generally much
more mindful of being both
energy wise and kinder on
the environment, and solar
power again scores highly.
Add to it devices such as
hot water heat pumps and
power bills can be reduced
even further whilst lessening
environmental impact.
The one thing Roy
recommends before
committing to a particular
system is to come and talk to
a qualified and knowledgeable
team.
“SolarKing are master
electricians and very
experienced in solar, tailoring
each system to suit the
customer’s needs. We’re
happy to spend time with
anybody to clarify any
confusion they may have
about solar and help them
achieve the ideal system to
suit their power demands and
lifestyle.
“It’s all about satisfying the
customer which is why our
company tagline says – ‘solar
with a smile’.”
How to renovate
your power bill
126613
Custom wardrobes
NEW ZEALAND
DESIGNED+
PRODUCED
Whisper
sliding
doors
We manufacture high
quality aluminium
framed sliding doors.
These can be custom
made to your specific
requirements.
Contact us
today for more
information
At Innovative Interiors we design, build & install beautiful high quality
wardrobe and storage concepts.
Please take advantage of our free quote & consultation service by
contacting our office today.
Please accept this invitation to visit our showroom
Please contact us:
Office: 09 570 5029 ext 202
Showroom address:
24-S Allright Place, Mt Wellington
Monday-Friday 9am-3pm
www.innovativeinteriors.co.nz